A.C. Grayling in Conversation
22 Apr NSW

A.C. Grayling in Conversation

A conversation and book signing with A.C. Grayling.

Presented by Byron Writers Festival.

Pre-eminent British philosopher A.C.Grayling returns to Byron Shire to discuss his book “For The People: Fighting Authoritarianism, Saving Democracy”.

Around the world, the foundations of democracy, freedom, civil liberties are being eroded – what can be done? Are we living through the end of the democratic moment? While democracy once seemed the bedrock of Western societies, the past few decades have revealed a fragile reality. Once liberal countries are turning to authoritarianism, wealthy individuals and corporations are interfering with elections ever more flagrantly, and faith in democracy has plummeted among every demographic. What happened?

A.C. Grayling reveals the forces undermining our democratic ideals and offers bold solutions. An urgent wake-up call to the risks this poses to us all, A.C. Grayling reminds us why democracy remains worth fighting for.

About A.C. Grayling
A.C Grayling is the Founder and Principal of the New College of the Humanities at Northeastern University London, and a Professor of Philosophy. He is the author of numerous influential works spanning philosophy, humanism, ethics, and public affairs. His books include The God Argument: The Case against Religion and for Humanism, The History of Philosophy, The Meaning of Things: Applying Philosophy to Life, Wittgenstein: A Very Short Introduction, The Good Book: A Humanist Bible, Life, Sex and Ideas: The Good Life Without God, Discriminations, For the People, Who Owns the Moon?, and The Challenge of the Future.

Professor Grayling is also a longstanding and regular contributor to leading publications, including The Times, The Guardian, Financial Times, The Economist, and New Statesman.

Dates:
WEDNESDAY 22 APRIL @ 6:30PM

Age restrictions: No age restrictions
— Duration: Approximately 1 hour.
— Doors 6PM
— Conversation starts 6:30PM followed by book signing at approximately 7:30PM with thanks to The Book Room

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